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Irish Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Hospitality tech company Kappture to grow software development hub in Galway
Hospitality technology Kappture is to create at least 20 jobs in Galway as the company expands its software development hub. The company, which is backed by Irish private equity investor Renatus Capital Partners, is currently based at innovation hub Portershed. The Galway-based team will develop Kappture's AI platform BRISK, alongisde working on the company's EPOS solutions. The Brisk AI platform is a computer vision action tracking platform, with plans for it to be implemented at sports and live event venues for food and beverage retail. It offers instant payments, a human-free checkout and plans to remove long queues for food and beverages at venues. It is already in use at Norwich FC, its first deployment, with more planned across Ireland, the UK and globally. READ MORE 'Brisk is the world's only solution that can take payments for food & beverages instantly with no human interaction. Brisk has global applications to remove the pain points of queues at live events, to make it a better experience for fans and more efficient for venue operators,' said Neil Haran, CTO of Kappture. 'Our ambition is to bring highly skilled talent to Galway and to increase its standing as a hub for AI, innovation and creativity.' Recruitment is already underway. Among the new roles planned are jobs in computer vision software engineering, software development, and other commercial and operational roles. Minister for Enterprise Tourism & Employment Peter Burke welcomed the news of the expansion. 'With a focus on innovative new AI technologies, the new office will provide exciting and transformative job opportunities for the locality,' he said. 'Galway is key hub for technology companies, and I very much welcome Kappture to this thriving ecosystem.' The project is being supported by the Government through IDA Ireland. 'Kappture's decision to expand its software development operations in Galway underscores Ireland's growing reputation as a global hub for technology and innovation,' said IDA Ireland chief executive Michael Lohan. 'This investment not only highlights the city's attractiveness for scaling ambitious tech ventures but also reinforces Ireland's position at the forefront of AI and digital transformation.'
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
State pilot program exploring use of Artificial Intelligence in education
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — A state pilot program is exploring the use of artificial intelligence in education. The program was highlighted at an AI Summit at Central Connecticut State University Tuesday. Governor Ned Lamont, who spoke at the event, said he thinks AI plays to Connecticut's strengths. South Windsor High School embraces Artificial Intelligence in classrooms 'Whether you're in physics, whether you're in biology, whether you're in manufacturing, AI can be a compliment or minor to what your major is because it could be part of everything we do,' Lamont said, referring to college students. When it comes to grade schools, the AI pilot program is currently being tested at seven Connecticut school districts. 'We have a Google Chrome extension called Brisk and we're able to do a lot with it,' Smalley Elementary School teacher Rachel Cunningham said. When asked if the tool helped with students' learning, Cunningham said it definitely does. Lawmakers weigh benefits of artificial intelligence in classrooms 'I feel it definitely assists with their learning because we're really able to individualize the instruction for them,' Cunningham said. Education experts at the event said AI could also aid students in special education or students that don't speak English as their first language. However, Jeff Riley, director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Day of AI lab said regulation is crucial. He said educators must also ensure students wouldn't be over-dependent on the tool. 'We just have to have a policy that focuses on our values of academic integrity, where a kid would disclose if they're using it,' he said. The Department of Education said seven school districts in the state are currently participating in the AI pilot program. Lamont said lawmakers are going to see how successful it is this year and then they will determine if they should deploy the technology more broadly across Connecticut. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
